About This Game
H Kallio and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Classics GM in 2003. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E18) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 48 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, H Kallio won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between H Kallio (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Classics GM in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E18). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
H Kallio won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.